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2011 Map of Thornwood

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Thornwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Thornwood sits at the western edge of this West Virginia highland, where the Little River and the East Fork Greenbrier River define the local topography. This early 21st-century survey reflects a landscape shaped by outdoor recreation and conservation, centered on features like Camp Pocahontas and the Island Campground. The northern reaches are characterized by numerous drainages such as Elklick Run and Abes Run, which feed into the larger river systems.

Strategic water management is evident at the Buffalo Fork Dam, creating Buffalo Lake in the southern portion of the quadrangle. High ridgelines and peaks, including Fork Mountain, Poca Ridge, and Frank Mountain, dictate the winding paths of roads like Allegheny Rd and Old Pike Rd. Public land usage is prominent, with several recreational sites such as the Locust Springs Picnic Area and Old House Run Picnic Area scattered across the ridges and hollows.